Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Southern Coos County American in Myrtle Point, Oregon

We have 1,612,739 pages in Oregon

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1921

Page

1

County Editorial Urges 100-Strong Delegation to State Highway Meet

A local paper pushes for a delegation of one hundred residents from all county areas to attend the next State Highway commission meeting to press for urgent Myrtle Point to Coquille road work. Readers are invited to join, register with a local secretary, and cover travel costs with advance rail and hotel rate negotiations in progress.

Myrtle Point- Coquille Road State Highway Commission Marsheld Portland a _brother Cdse State ‘Highway Commission State Marshfield Coquille Commission J Roseburg Myrtle Point

Battle of the Argonne Banner At Port of American Legion

A large crowd witnessed a vivid Argonne battle reenactment by local servicemen in full uniform. A bomber scene with bombs and flares created a dramatic display that outshone the evening’s pyrotechnics, leaving spectators moved by the veterans’ performance and the era’s tribute songs.

the Argonne Coos

American Legion Boys Stage Vivid War Scene

The article describes a dramatic portrayal by American Legion boys who faced hazardous devices near an advancing line. The scene included explosions and a close-quarters finish as the Star Spangled Banner was played, moving many in the audience to tears.

American Legion

Crumley and Mayse Wed at Dora Home

Charles E. Crumley Jr and Macie Mayse united in marriage last Wednesday at the Mayse home in Dora. Rev E W Nelson officiated. The bride, Myrtle Point graduate, and groom formerly of San Francisco now work on the Myrtle steamer. They reside on Second Street and begin housekeeping as friends wish them joy.

Charles E. Crumley, Jr Macie Mayse Jack’ Mayse Dora E. W. Nelson Myrtle Point High School San Francisco Myrtle Second Street

Power outages hit Millington and Coquille after ship collision

A large sailing vessel tore down power lines supplying Millington and Coquille last Sunday morning, cutting light heat and power. Repairs lasted until late Sunday evening and again at about 4 30 Tuesday afternoon connections were lost and restored by early Wednesday morning.

Millington Coquille

Elks Convention Impresses Visitors Across Coos County

The Elks convention drew large crowds with a seafood dinner parade boxing match and Battle of Argonne events. Dances at the Firemen's Hall were crowded and the Days of 49 exhibit showcased frontier life and Coos County products. Visitors toured Coquille on Friday but a rocky road hindered travel between Marshfield and Myrtle Point.

Elks Amoothly Argonne Coos County Chamber of Commerce Myrtle Point Marshfield The Coquille Dublin

Power shortage forces curtailment of weekly items

The issue is delaying our paper due to reduced electric power and machinery operation. News and features planned for this week had to be omitted to meet printing deadlines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coluille Rouses Taxpayers Atiie Marshield Crumley MAYSE Marm
Search Courier

Search the Southern Coos County American Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Southern Coos County American?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication